madhattr88 Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 so i've been looking through ALL the wood suppliers on the Project Guitar home page....some look nice, but really expensive. anyway, i want to buy 1/8" figured maple for a drop top on a solid body i am making. where do u guys get your exotic, cool wood? thanks!!!! build on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Where do you live? I could tell you Gilmer's is good, but if you live in Siberia you'll pay through the nose for shipping. There are woods we pay a lot for us the U.S. but are cheaper over seas. Online is nice, but you can find top notch stuff locally if you know where to look, but we have to know where locally is first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecnal Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 From what I hear, it's extremely beneficial to befriend someone who owns a mill. The way it works, when it comes down to it, is that the more people who touch the wood, the more it's going to cost. If you can establish a relationship with a mill owner, you get the wood before it goes through a distributor or five. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotYou Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I think local stores are the best places. That way you can see and hear each piece in person. I spend a lot of time wondering around hardware stores knocking on wood. It'll often be cheaper than online too, since you won't pay shipping. From what I hear, it's extremely beneficial to befriend someone who owns a mill. The way it works, when it comes down to it, is that the more people who touch the wood, the more it's going to cost. If you can establish a relationship with a mill owner, you get the wood before it goes through a distributor or five. Definitely. I got a huge stash of very nice black walnut from a local mill for like $20. The only problem is you'll need to let it season completely, which take a looooonng time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Where do you live? I could tell you Gilmer's is good, but if you live in Siberia you'll pay through the nose for shipping. There are woods we pay a lot for us the U.S. but are cheaper over seas. Online is nice, but you can find top notch stuff locally if you know where to look, but we have to know where locally is first. actually ihocky2, i live near u. Lehigh Valley, PA, USA where do u go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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